Route from Fitzroy Harbour to Cowansville

Distance from Fitzroy Harbour to Cowansville

The straight-line distance between Fitzroy Harbour and Cowansville is 272.4 km. The estimated road distance by car is around 308 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 25 min.

Trip cost and route type: Fitzroy Harbour – Cowansville

Driving directions from Fitzroy Harbour to Cowansville

The map shows the locations of Fitzroy Harbour (A) and Cowansville (B). Use the form below to calculate the up-to-date road route with turn-by-turn directions, real distance, and estimated drive time.

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Driving directions from Fitzroy Harbour to Cowansville

Real distance: 379.0 km  ·  Estimated time: 5 h 33 min

1. • Drive southeast on Nellie Street/rue Nellie. 77 m
2. → Turn right onto Fitzroy Street/rue Fitzroy/5. 330 m
3. ← Turn left onto Harbour Street/rue Harbour/5. 1.9 km
4. → Turn right onto Galetta Side Road/chemin Galetta Side/5/22. 172 m
5. ← Turn left onto Carp Road/chemin Carp/5. 6.2 km
6. → Turn right onto Kinburn Side Road/chemin Kinburn Side/20. 9.6 km
7. ← Turn left onto Upper Dwyer Hill Road/chemin Upper Dwyer Hill/3. Continue on 3. 55.4 km
8. ← Turn left onto Donnelly Drive/promenade Donnelly/2. 98 m
9. → Turn right onto Burritts Avenue/avenue Burritts. 505 m
10. ← Turn left onto Burritts Rapids Road/CR 23. 3.3 km
11. ← Turn left onto County Road 43/CR 43. 16.8 km
12. • Bear left to stay on County Road 43. 19.6 km
13. • Bear right onto County Road 31/CR 31. 25.0 km
14. → Turn right to take the 401 ramp. 105.4 km
15. • Take exit 29 onto 30/40 toward Sorel-Tracy. 887 m
16. • Keep right to take 30 Est toward Sorel-Tracy. 60.6 km
17. • Take exit 67 onto 10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 1.1 km
18. • Keep right to take I 89/10/15 toward Sherbrooke. 10.7 km
19. • Keep left to stay on 10/Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est. 25.6 km
20. • Take exit 48 onto 233 toward Saint-Césaire/Rougemont/Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville. 406 m
21. → Turn right onto Rang des Écossais/233. Continue on 233. 9.5 km
22. ← Turn left onto Rue Principale Ouest/104. 1.6 km
23. → Turn right onto Route de Contournement/104/235. Continue on 104. 20.7 km
24. → Turn right onto 104/139/Boulevard Jean-Jacques-Bertrand. 1.9 km
25. ← Turn left onto Rue Miner. 1.0 km
26. ← Turn left onto Rue du Sud. 277 m
27. Show all 26 steps ↓

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Estimate trip cost: Fitzroy Harbour – Cowansville

Indicative estimates based on ~308 km. Tolls calculated at ~$0.10/km on tolled segments. The calculator updates with the live planner's real distance. Actual consumption, driving style, weather, and toll rates vary.

Origin and destination

How to drive from Fitzroy Harbour to Cowansville

The straight-line distance between Fitzroy Harbour (Ontario) and Cowansville (Quebec) is about 272.4 km. The actual road distance varies by chosen route, road type, and travel conditions — especially in winter and across mountain or northern segments.

Before you leave, consider:

• Check current traffic with a navigation app — particularly around major cities.
• Look up any toll segments on your route (Ontario 407, select bridges).
• In winter or at higher elevations, drive times and conditions can change quickly. Carry a charged phone, fuel reserve, and weather-appropriate gear.
• Plan stops at service centres or towns along the way — fuel and rest stops can be sparse on remote sections.

Route description: Fitzroy Harbour – Cowansville

How far is Fitzroy Harbour from Cowansville? The road estimate is around 308 km, with an indicative drive time of 3 h 25 min. The route connects Ontario to Quebec — a long route (over 300 km). Plan multiple breaks and check highway traffic, weather, and fuel availability — particularly in remote sections. Verify the track with the live planner for current instructions.

The trip starts at Fitzroy Harbour (Ontario) — coordinates 45.4730° N, -76.2136° E. The destination is Cowansville (Quebec), at 45.2000° N, -72.7500° E.

Practical tips for the Fitzroy Harbour – Cowansville drive

Terrain along the way

The route starts in Ontario — a province Great Lakes shoreline in the south, Canadian Shield forests across the north — and reaches Cowansville in Quebec, St. Lawrence valley framed by the Laurentians and the Appalachians. The route also passes near Alexandria (Ontario).

When to leave

For a long route, leave early (before 06:30) or wait until after 10:00. Avoid summer long-weekend exoduses and major holidays. Plan a break every 1.5–2 hours of driving — and check weather, especially across the Prairies and through mountain passes.

Alternatives

For this route of about 308 km, consider VIA Rail Canada — VIA's Corridor service connects many Eastern Canadian cities, and the long-distance trains (the Canadian, Ocean) run through the Prairies and the Maritimes. Cross-border trips may also include Amtrak's Adirondack or Cascades. Check schedules at viarail.ca and amtrak.com.

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Cities along the Fitzroy Harbour – Cowansville route

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Routes with intermediate stops: Fitzroy Harbour → Alexandria · Fitzroy Harbour → South Glengarry · Fitzroy Harbour → North Glengarry

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